Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington · 13 hours ago
Employment Specialist
Bellingham, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$52K/yr - $56K/yr
2+ years expEvergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals find jobs by providing job training and placement services. The Employment Specialist is responsible for assisting students in job search and placement, developing strategies for employment opportunities, and maintaining relationships with local employers.
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Responsibilities
Provide individual job search and placement assistance to current students and past graduates, following up for one year after employment to track and support job retention
Facilitate one-on-one sessions, employment-based workshops and classes around job search, resume building, cover letters, and other job-related subjects
Provide effective job search tools to assist students with their employment goals, while remaining apprised of job boards and resource tools
With the Employment Partnership Manager, maintain relationships with area employers and affiliated organizations to increase student employment opportunities and maintain the labor-market relevance of Goodwill programs
Under the direction of the Employment Partnership Manager, identify the hiring needs of employer partners and connect students to open positions
Responsible to support, advance, and contribute to a DEI framework
Coordinate mock interviews/interview practice for students
Work with the JTE Centers, including Employment Specialists, Case Managers, Instructors, and Center Managers, to ensure integration of services to meet student needs and goals
Maintain a caseload of job seekers and those in retention; track and record job search and employment data via web-based case management platform
Responsible for meeting annual placement targets
Collaborate with students, staff and managers to purposefully work to implement student-centered initiatives
Attend required meetings, trainings and develop and deliver presentations
Demonstrates safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Business or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education. However, lived experience and international experience considered in lieu of more traditional, U.S. achieved credentials
Minimum two (2) years' experience providing job placement services, previous experience as a Hiring Manager preferred
Knowledge of local businesses and hiring opportunities
Skilled at interview prep, mock interviewing, and multiple format resume development
Ability to communicate and work effectively with students from a variety of economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, physical and mental abilities and sexual orientations and those with limited English skills
Knowledge of local labor market trends
Experience with remote service delivery a plus
Must demonstrate a high level of commitment to equity and non-discrimination in practice and execution of duties
Ability to always practice confidentiality
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to make good decisions without on-site supervision
Remote and occasional evening and weekend work required
Must be able to meet travel requirements of up to 25% of work time locally and statewide
Highly proficient with web-based applications (Google Workspace), video conferencing, case management software, and Microsoft Office
Ability to learn new technology and software as related to the job
Problem solving
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Analyzing and interpreting data
Time management
Multiple deadlines
Prioritization
Preferred
Multi-lingual a plus
CPR/First Aid certification preferred
Benefits
A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
100% Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability insurance (for salaried employee)
Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan
Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program
Paid vacation, (9) holiday and sick time
Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
Employee discounts
Employee referral bonus
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Mentorship Program
Career Advancement Opportunities
Paid Job Training
Company
Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington
Evergreen Goodwill is a non-profit organization founded in 1923. We currently operate in five counties.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Scott Rice
Community Partnerships Manager
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